GB
3.2 Safety instructions for
the lawn trimmer
3.2.1 Safety instructions
relating to operation
WARNING!
Risk due to electromag-
netic field
This power tool produces
an electromagnetic field
during operation. Under
certain circumstances, this
field may impair active or
passive medical implants.
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In order to reduce the
risk of serious or fatal
injury, we recommend
that any persons fitted
with medical implants
should consult their doc-
tor and the manufac-
turer of the medical im-
plant before operating
the power tool.
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Always operate the machine
with two hands.
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Always keep hand and feet
away from the cutting device,
above all when switching on
the motor.
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Wait for the cutting device to
come to a standstill after the
motor has been switched off.
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Only remove cuttings when
the motor and cutting device
are at a standstill.
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Because of danger of cutting
injuries, do not touch the line
cutter with unprotected hands.
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After pulling out a new line, al-
ways bring the appliance into
its normal working position
before switching it on.
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Do not use a metallic cutting line.
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Always keep the guard plate,
spool head and motor clear of
mowing residues.
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People who are not familiar
with the appliance should
practice handling it while the
motor is turned off.
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When working on a slope:
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Never work on a smooth
and slippery slope.
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Always mow across the
slope, never down or up.
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Always stand below the
cutting device.
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After contact with a foreign
object:
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Switch off the motor.
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Check the machine for
damage.
3.2.2 Noise pollution
A certain level of noise exposure
from this appliance is inevitable.
Carry out noisy work at approved
Safety
GT 4030